Kawaipunahele is one of the most
amazing debut albums in the history of Hawaiian music. It became the best-selling
record in the history of Hawaiian music, with over 400,000 units in retail
sales to date. It earned Reichel a Grammy nomination in the field of World
Music and in 1995, Keali'i Reichel was awarded five Na Hoku Hanohano Awards
for Kawaipunahele:
Popular Hawaiian Album of the Year
Male Vocalist of the Year
Album of the Year
Entertainer of the Year (voted on
by the public)
Most Promising New Artist
Kawaipunahele - In My
Life (Lennon/McCartney) - Hanohano Ka Lei Pikake - If We Hold On Together
(Horner/Jennings) - E Ho'i Ka Pili - Wanting Memories (Maria Ysae Barnwell)
- Kauanoeanuhea - Ku'u Wehi O Ke Aumoe (Puakea Nogelmeier) - 'Akaka Falls
(traditional) - Pua Mikinolia (Sylvester Kalama) - Come Sail Away (Dennis
de Young) - He Mele Inoa No Kawaipunahele (Keali'i Reichel)
